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Producers of fruit and other crops in Australia worry that their profits may be reduced if their currency reaches parity with the U.S. dollar, according to the Australian Broadcasting Co.´s abc.net.au. The Australian dollar was worth 94.2 U.S. cents, its highest value since the 2008 economic crisis. It is forecast to reach parity by the […]

Variety’s mild flavor, red color well-received, company says

Blueberry industry representatives say consumers continue to buy the fruit because of its nutritional benefits.

A male fruit fly is found in Victoria province.

Dwindling groundwater supply endangers profitable asparagus business, U.K. group says

Marketing and distribution problems may last into 2010.

Blueberry season is under way in Argentina, with some fields already harvesting the first fruits and others preparing to plant, according to La Gaceta. No matter the stage of production, blueberry growers face challenges in turning a profit with high shipping and labor costs.

Only 32.5 percent of adults eat at least two servings of fruit daily.

Shipments expected to end in November

New Zealand kiwi production, exports flat in 2010